| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Rajasthan to become India's largest cement producer. |
| Key Highlight | Rajasthan surpassing Andhra Pradesh in cement production. |
| Major Location | Jaisalmer, a desert district, emerging as a cement production hub. |
| New Cement Plants | Six new cement plants to be established between 2026 and 2029. |
| Investment | Total investment exceeds Rs 17,000 crore. |
| Added Capacity | New plants to add 16 million tonnes of cement capacity. |
| Current Capacity | Andhra Pradesh: 62.5 million tonnes; Rajasthan: 55 million tonnes. |
| Leading Producer | Chittorgarh is currently Rajasthan's leading cement producer. |
| New Developments | Nagaur district also constructing new cement plants. |
| Limestone Reserves | Rajasthan holds 2.5 billion tonnes of limestone reserves, 26% of India's total deposits. |
| Advantages | Proximity to major northern and western markets and robust transportation network. |
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